Pop Goes the Weasel (When you get to "pop goes the weasel", pop yourself or your baby on the head. Sing the verse again and let your baby practice popping you.) 'Round and 'round the cobbler's bench The monkey chased the weasel, The monkey thought 'twas all in fun Pop! Goes the weasel.
She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes (toot toot) She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes (toot toot) She'll be coming round the mountain, she'll be coming round the mountain, She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes (toot toot)
| Follow Me (Help your baby perform each movement) Hands in the air, Now down to your toes, Make your finger touch your nose. Flap your elbows, Knock your knees, Give mommy a kiss, Follow Me!
Parrot Talk When your baby talks or makes noise, mimic him and mirror his actions until he takes notice.
Follow the Leader Use a teddy bear as the leader. Say "let's follow the bear." Holding the bear out in front of you and your child, make the bear go throughout the house, up on the sofa, under the blanket, jumping up and down, etc. Of course you and your baby will follow along.
| Buttons and More Buttons What child doesn't love to push buttons? Find buttons around the house for your child to push and knobs to turn. VCRs, DVD players, the dishwasher... you name it, they'll love it. You might cringe at the thought of the TV being turned on and off, but their enjoyment will make it worthwhile.
| Face to Face Interaction:
Criss Cross Applesauce Criss cross applesauce, (Draw an 'X" on baby's tummy) A cool breeze, (Blow on baby's neck) A tight squeeze, And a tickle, tickle, tickle As you please (Tickle and hug gently).
Pat-A-Cake Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake Baker's man, Bake me a cake as fast as you can Pat it and prick it and mark it with a "B" Put it in the oven for baby and me!
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